Mid-Senior Level Associate, Employment Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior level associate with over five years of experience in employment law for its New York office. The candidate will provide legal counsel and litigation services to employers, particularly start-ups, on various employment issues.

Duties

• Advise employers on wage/hour, terminations, and reductions in force.
• Conduct workplace investigations and worker classification assessments.
• Prepare and review employment agreements, policies, and compensation plans.
• Manage litigation for single plaintiff and complex cases.
• Provide training on personnel systems, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• Over five years of employment law experience in litigation and counseling.
• Strong command of New York State and local employment laws.
• Business-minded approach to problem-solving.
• Top academic credentials.
• Membership in the New York Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• New York Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong litigation skills.
• Experience advising start-up companies.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai.